March 26, 2014, San Diego (NNS) - Researchers and neuroscientists from Naval Health Research Center headquarters San Diego began a sleep screen pilot study using a smart textile shirt, March 20, hoping to identify a cost-efficient, objective tool that can improve the health and readiness of active duty service members. According to the Military Health Service, the most … [Read more...]
Navy Prepares Black Box Locator for MH370 Search
March 24, 2014, PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) - The U.S. Navy is continuing efforts to search for missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370. As a precautionary measure in case a debris field is located, U.S. Pacific Command has ordered U.S. Pacific Fleet to move a black box locator into the region, March 24. If a debris field is confirmed, The Navy's Towed Pinger Locator 25 will add a … [Read more...]
NSE Host 2014 Surface Force Women’s Waterfront Symposium
March 20, 2014, EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) - Naval Station Everett hosted the 2014 Everett Surface Force Women's Waterfront Symposium, presented by Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, for Sailors stationed in the Pacific Northwest, March 19. The symposium included a speech by Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar, commander, Navy Region Northwest, presentations by the Bureau of … [Read more...]
Navy Tuition Assistance Continues 100% Reimbursement in FY15
March 19, 2014, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The Tuition Assistance (TA) program will continue to pay 100 percent of Sailors' tuition and enrollment fees in fiscal year 15 (FY15), as announced by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, during an All Hands Call in Mayport, Fla., March 18. This decision modifies a proposal for FY15, which originally included a … [Read more...]
Tools Detailers Use for Fleet Manning
March 18, 2014, MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) - An increase in enlisted critical at-sea billets has Navy community managers reminding Sailors of the various incentive programs available to them. "The Navy has several incentive programs that the enlisted community managers and detailers use to fill vacancies at sea," said Ron Dodge, deputy director of enlisted distribution at Navy … [Read more...]